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'I might never play again': Renowned Japanese jazz pianist is robbed of his ability to play after being beaten up by teens on NY subway
Daily Mail ^ | Oct. 13, 2020 | Sophie Tanno

Posted on 10/13/2020 9:32:18 AM PDT by rickmichaels

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To: rickmichaels

“Teens.”

Is that what they’re calling them now?


21 posted on 10/13/2020 9:49:42 AM PDT by mkleesma (`Call to me, and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.')
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To: rickmichaels

> One of them pointed at me and said, This guy just pushed me’ to her peers. <

That is a rather common technique. Another variation is “What did you just say? Did you just insult/disrespect me?” (Of course, you actually had said nothing.)

In either case, it’s a heads-up moment. And probably it’s also time to retreat - because you will be outnumbered.

Is retreating cowardly? No. It’s common sense. A karate master once told me that the best defensive move of all is “not to be there”.


22 posted on 10/13/2020 9:50:17 AM PDT by Leaning Right (I have already previewed or do not wish to preview this composition.)
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To: bobcat62

Naturally, he will immediately be labeled as a privileged white racist who is a member of a right wing extremist religious paramilitary group.

Howhowhow did it become accepted in any group for men to wear their pants like that? Not only does it look ridiculous but as someone else has noted, they can’t run. Heck, they can barely walk.

Peach


23 posted on 10/13/2020 9:51:04 AM PDT by CarolinaPeach
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To: rickmichaels

beaten up by teens on NY subway


Everybody knows “teens” is just dogwhistle for Amish.


24 posted on 10/13/2020 9:51:44 AM PDT by cuban leaf (The political war playing out in every country now: Globalists vs Nationalists)
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To: gcparent

I just avoid NYC altogether. Frankly, it is only one of five states I’ve never driven in. I have no desire to ever go there.


25 posted on 10/13/2020 9:52:44 AM PDT by cuban leaf (The political war playing out in every country now: Globalists vs Nationalists)
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To: rickmichaels

Bookmark


26 posted on 10/13/2020 9:52:47 AM PDT by aquila48 (Do not let them make you care! Guilting you is how they control you.)
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To: libh8er

> Guy on the left.. <

Orange shirt white guy doesn’t look too happy. I’ll bet he has one hand on either a panic button or a pistol.


27 posted on 10/13/2020 9:54:01 AM PDT by Leaning Right (I have already previewed or do not wish to preview this composition.)
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To: rickmichaels

A Japanese guy playing Jazz Piano? Cultural Appropriation! No wonder the black girls beat him up.


28 posted on 10/13/2020 9:57:45 AM PDT by Brooklyn Attitude (I'm Joe Biden and they tell me I approve this message.)
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To: rickmichaels

Black Lives Matter


29 posted on 10/13/2020 9:57:51 AM PDT by bray (Pray for President Trump)
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To: rickmichaels

Thugz R US


30 posted on 10/13/2020 9:58:37 AM PDT by lee martell
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To: rickmichaels

Biden & Clinton were right....” Super Oredators”


31 posted on 10/13/2020 9:59:20 AM PDT by LeoWindhorse
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To: TheConservativeTejano

BLM and its offshoots, supporters are the most racist group in America. They are anti-white, anti-semetic, anti-Asian. They particularly hate Asians because many newcomers moved into black neighbourhoods and established successful businesses and raised children who are excellent students, putting a lie to the claims of black “leaders” who blame white oppression for their multi-generational ghetto lives. Conservative white and Asian people are not blocking black people from climbing the ladder to success. Black “leaders” and white liberals are pulling them down.


32 posted on 10/13/2020 10:00:00 AM PDT by littleharbour ("You take on the intel community they have six ways from Sunday at getting back at you" C. Schumer)
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To: rickmichaels

They want to rule the Republic and can’t even dress their selves.


33 posted on 10/13/2020 10:01:15 AM PDT by antidemoncrat (Biden's)
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To: TheConservativeTejano

>>Shameful what these Amish did to this good jazz pianist.<<

I do hope he eventually gets back. People do not realize how much arm work goes into concert piano play.

This is NY so we know: 1) descriptions will NOT include the fact they are Amish; and 2) even if they are caught they will be given a light slap on the wrist or just let go with no prosecution.


34 posted on 10/13/2020 10:01:22 AM PDT by freedumb2003 ("Do not mistake activity for achievement." - John Wooden)
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To: rickmichaels

He’s lived in NY for 12 years so should know the score by now .


35 posted on 10/13/2020 10:03:11 AM PDT by sushiman (i)
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Two weeks in and no arrests. No photos or descriptions of assailants anywhere.


36 posted on 10/13/2020 10:07:02 AM PDT by Kipp
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To: rickmichaels

Asians need to keep voting for Democrats, because people of color have to stick together to fight all the White Supremists


37 posted on 10/13/2020 10:07:41 AM PDT by The Fop (God Bless Donald Trump, Frank Sinatra, Joan Rivers, and the Fightin' Rat Pack Wing of the GOP)
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To: Red Badger

Not so sure you can say that anymore


38 posted on 10/13/2020 10:07:51 AM PDT by falcon99 (qu)
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To: rickmichaels

Julliard is one of the best schools in the land for the arts.
I know of two singers who were accepted there.

When this fellow has healed, physically and spiritually from that trauma, perhaps he can be a private tutor.
Or, maybe he could take a cue from Maurice Ravel, who composed a piano concerto for the left hand in D Major.
Back in 1929.


39 posted on 10/13/2020 10:08:51 AM PDT by lee martell
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To: rickmichaels

Sux what happened to this skilled pianist. Asians may play a significant role in Trump’s re-election as an underrated factor.


40 posted on 10/13/2020 10:09:22 AM PDT by tflabo (Truth or tyranny)
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